Never Do This as a Beginner Rider (Avoid a Costly Mistake)

Today let's take a quick look at something we never want to do when we learn to ride a motorcycle. This is one of the first things I teach my students!

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On Moto Control channel you will find videos about motorcycles, motorcycle riding techniques, tips & tricks and online motorcycle training for beginner and advanced riders!
A little info about me. My name is Andrei Bodrov, originally I'm from Moscow, Russia, and now I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Back in Moscow I was a motorcycle instructor and creator of Moto Control Beginner & Advanced motorcycle rider courses, which quickly became the most popular courses in Moscow (well, at least the advanced one😁). My advanced training course makes emphasis on slow speed riding techniques at first (such as good clutch and throttle control, proper riding posture, proper use of vision, etc.), then proceeds to more advanced techniques (such as aggressive braking, trail braking, maximal lean angle). The course incorporates a lot of exercises from DOSAF slow speed riding (similar to police rodeo like motorcycle training in USA), braking and cornering exercises and motogymkhana style riding. And now, since I actively learn English - I decided to post some useful videos for both your and mine practice!😉
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Since everyone writes this, it's necessary, I suppose 🤷, so here we go. Disclaimer: Ride at your own risk, you are responsible for your own safety. Me, Andrey Bodrov and my channel, Moto Control disclaim any liability incurred in connection with the use of riding techniques from this channel. Use common sense, wear full protective gear and ride in a safe and predictable manner!
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[jwiatrek]

Good lesson, been riding for 45+ years and never thought about this when teaching others... Just something you do and forget how you were when you were learning ... Thanks!

[Opie..]

I whiskey throttled my mt-125 on the first week (I'm on week two of riding). I pulled two wheelies behind a bus but thankfully managed to save it. I had no idea why it happened until randomly came across this video. Thank you so much!

[FunThingsAreFun]

My dad used to ride in his days, naturally I also followed the same path.
This is one of the first things he taught me back when I was a beginner. !!

[daveallen]

I have been riding with a couple fingers resting on the brake for so long that I CANNOT ride any other way. Even if I try intentionally to just curve my hand around the throttle, if I look down after a few seconds - yep, those two fingers have found their way back to the brake lever again...

[sadvibes]

If this happened, remember you got a handle on the left side called the CLUTCH. Pull it in and it’ll take you out of gear instantly and you can readjust or come to a stop and regather.

[jetranger]

Excellent advice and not just for newcomers to bikes.

[stefanbulter]

Andrej, you are the best instructor! I'm 44 and have my license since my 16 th birthday, but stopped riding for a long time. Last summer a honda cbr125 came to me and I started again. During winter I watched so many of your Videos and now I can practise the lessons I got from you. It is so much fun and i can see the progress in very short time. Thank you and greetings from north west Germany ✌

[Lunsomat]

Another comment for the algorithm, because I love your videos! Of all YT motorcycle teachers, your advice sounds the most reasonable. You're a life saver! Keep it up <3

[buddymckay]

One tip I wish I knew earlier: When riding in heavy cross wind, tuck in and widen your elbows. It makes you more stable when forces on the side try to knock you over. Stay safe!

[alexugur]

This was never a problem for me, until I recently put a new free flowing exhaust on my 650. The throttle response became much sharper at low revs, nearly acting like an on/off switch. I'd always learned to set the brake lever as you demonstrate, so that outstretched arms and fingers form a straight line. I was therefore surprised to be caught out by the new exhaust's power surge making me do involuntary bunny hops. After that bad experience, I learned to be far more delicate with the throttle, but your video inspired me to straight away go into my shed and raise the brake lever by a few degrees more, so that there would never again be the risk of accelerating when clenching the handlebars tight.

[AntaresSQ]

I'm a motorcycle instructor too, and this is something I always teach very early on too, number 1 cause of supermanning on a bike and can spot when things are about to go wrong a mile away when the rider readjusts their hand and grabs on from above...

[mr.laryeah]

Wow i think i have found the right teacher 🙏🏽🇬🇭🔥

[RacerXGen]

Dude I’ve finally found the perfect rider channel after looking forever! Your tips are solid! I’m already clicking your sponsor links for gear! I trust you that much man! Then you!

[susanl]

Ive always wondered why that happens to beginners. Really good info!

[clangerbasher]

Thank you. First thing we should learn. I think this explains a problem I have. Thanks again.

[kurrie]

This was a helpful explanation, thanks.

[briangc]

Your videos are always well made and the lessons are easy to understand. You should have included the importance of the left hand when in a panic. Whiskey throttle is usually caused by a panic move or results in a panic. Controlling the clutch is the ultimate safety mechanism. Simply squeezing the clutch lever at any time instantly stops the power to the wheels and allows the rider to control the situation and hopefully release the whiskey throttle. Everything you said is correct, just need to add a reminder about the clutch.

[langhamp]

I've whiskey throttled my first bike and went right into a tree, just like this video showed.

[grandprixjames]

Nice tip! There is a clutch and also brakes that you could use to stop if you make the mistake of whiskey throttle.

[Heivang]

A member video AND a regular video in the same week! Doubble wammy. More great stuff. Love from Norway.